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Add 20/9 and 9/84

1^st number: 2 2/9, 2^nd number: 9/84

20/9 + 9/84 is 587/252.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
   20/9 = 20 × 28/9 × 28 = 560/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   9/84 = 9 × 3/84 × 3 = 27/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/252 + 27/252 = 560 + 27/252 = 587/252
5. So, 20/9 + 9/84 = 587/252
   In mixed form: 283/252

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